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French Manufacturing Activity Rose Less Than Expected

The manufacturing activity in the French economy recorded an increase in the current month of October, less than expected, to remain within the expansion area above the 50-point level that separates expansion from contraction.

Preliminary data issued by the Markit Statistics Office on Friday showed that the French manufacturing PMI scored 51 points during October, compared to 51.2 points in September.

Analysts had expected the French manufacturing PMI to score 51.3 points this October.

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